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Music Education, B.A.

Whitworth's music education program will welcome you into a talented, caring community, elevate your musicianship and develop your teaching skills, expose you to renowned performers, composers and conductors, and show you how disciplined musicians can be serious about music without forgetting to have fun. Whitworth values music, and our music professors teach the value of music education.

Our supportive faculty, drawn from the nation's finest conservatories and universities, provides each student with a meaningful and enriching arts education. Through theoretical and practical study of the discipline, Whitworth's music education major develops in students a strong foundation in music theory, ear training, music history, conducting, and choral and instrumental techniques, as well as technical skill in both individual and ensemble performance. The program is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Why major in music education at Whitworth?

Practice, rehearse and study in the new Cowles Music Center – beautiful, modern and tailored to support students.

Learn from our talented faculty who perform with top artists and ensembles, and who provide their students with dedicated teaching and mentoring inside and outside the classroom.

Gain a strong background in music theory, ear training and music history, which are essential for teaching.

Be mentored by master teachers in elementary, middle and high schools through hands-on practicums and student-teaching experiences.

Learn how to articulate your knowledge as a teacher, share your love of music with your classes, and create an inspiring learning environment for your students.

Tour and perform regionally, nationally and internationally, and perform at music festivals and competitions.

Engage in unique performance opportunities such as the annual – and much-loved – jazz ensemble concert with an acclaimed guest artist, and the Christmas Festival Concerts in Spokane and Seattle.

Our music ed grads make a difference (and get jobs)

Whitworth music education majors excel in competitive graduate programs and in careers as music educators at all levels of public, private and parochial schools, both nationally and internationally. Careers also include music education supervisors for schools or school districts, and private instructors.